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Rh of attention and got it. We wished that we might give her more, we were so fond of her. One day she took a fancy to a young zebu. The little creature was promptly transferred to "Beauty's" stall, where he was received with caresses and affection. The zebu was permitted to remain. She treated him much the same as a young lady does a lap dog—and never seemed to tire of petting him.

South America is the home of the Llama. They became domesticated beasts of burden by the natives of Peru, centuries before the Spanish conquest. Only the males carry the burdens. The females are kept for their milk, and to care for the young.

When loading the animals, the weight must not be more than they can carry, else the Llama will lie down and refuse to rise until the weight is lightened. The load is rarely more than 100 pounds.

In the mountains of Peru large herds still exist. Long trains, guided by Indians, carry ore from the mines, feeding as they travel. They will not graze if turned out after the day is done. A large